Author Archives: The Gloster Birder

WWT Slimbridge     Two WHOOPER SWANS still in the 50-Acre today and 53 White-fronted Geese from the Estuary Tower. The DARK-BELLIED BRENT GOOSE and the Lesser White-fronted Goose and Pink-footed Goose, both of unknown origin, on the Dumbles. A male … Continue reading →

Forest of Dean    50+ Bramblings in the woods between Mallards Pike and Wenchford at SO 64229 08714. Four Goosanders flew towards Mallards Pike and numerous Crossbills heard. (Frank Williams). At Cannop ponds a pair of Marsh Tits today, also … Continue reading →

Sharpness     Two first-winter/female BLACK REDSTARTS at the end of Dock Road around the excavated area until 3pm today at least. (Andy Jordan). WWT Slimbridge     A BITTERN showing well from the Van De Bovenkamp hide this morning. (Zoe Ashdown). … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     The DARK-BELLIED BRENT GOOSE on the Dumbles, also the Lesser White-fronted Goose and Pink-footed Goose, both of unknown origin. (Paul Masters). Saul Warth     Early morning the DARK-BELLIED BRENT GOOSE circled over high, A Grey Plover, seven … Continue reading →

Aylburton Common     A Dipper outside the house this morning. (Martin Vaisey). WWT Slimbridge    The juvenile WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER on the scrape in front of the tower early afternoon. (Tim Jukes). The two WHOOPER SWANS showed well in front of … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     The juvenile WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER still today but elusive amongst Dunlins on the Dumbles. Also two Little Stints. (Jake King). Cheltenham    A male Goosander on the boating lake at Pittville today. (Alan McIlquham). Goosander by Alan McIlquham … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     The juvenile WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER on South Lake at 2pm. 40 Bewick’s Swans and 1059 Black-tailed Godwits on site today. The DARK-BELLIED BRENT GOOSE on the Dumbles and two WHOOPER SWANS still in fields N of the Estuary … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge    The juvenile WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER on the Dumbles early morning and later on South Lake. A DARK-BELLIED BRENT GOOSE and the Pink-footed Goose, of unknown origin, on the Tack Piece today. (Magnus Carter/Dot Jones). Saul Warth     At … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     The juvenile WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER again today on the Dumbles from Estuary Tower. Also 47 White-fronted Geese and two WHOOPER SWANS still in fields N of the Estuary Tower. (Slimbridge Sightings). Saul Warth     This morning at low … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     An adult GREAT NORTHERN DIVER on the river briefly at 9:10am, possibly the Frampton bird which was absent. (John Budd/Dave Creber). The juvenile WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER still on the Dumbles today. Around the grounds seven Bewick’s Swans (2 … Continue reading →